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Q&A: What kind of music should I play for my child’s party?

Sep 23, 2024

Partydip answers a parent with five fun, kid-approved Spotify playlists that will keep both parents and children dancing, ensuring the perfect music for their daughter's 6th birthday party.

Q: Hi Partydip! My daughter’s 6th birthday party is coming up and I don't know what type of music to play at her party. My kids regularly tell me they don’t like the music I listen to, but if it’s not ‘90s grunge music, I’m totally lost! I realize I need to update my music tastes, but first I need to get through this birthday party. Please help me with my music emergency!

A: Partydip is ready to boogie to your music emergency. We compiled a selection of five cool Spotify party playlists both parents and kids will love. With hours of music listening, it's perfect for your daughter’s birthday party.  For tweens and teens, we suggest asking them for help creating a playlist. Chances are good they’ll know exactly what they want to hear at the party. They might even be able to introduce you to some new music!

This is a great playlist for toddlers and young kids. It includes everything from upbeat classic kid songs, to pop music hits, and recognizable songs from kids movies. With 73 songs and 4 hours of music, just press play and you’re ready to dance.

You've probably heard of Kidz Bop, and it's a favorite in our house. They remaster the hottest pop songs using kids vocals and censored, kid-friendly lyrics. Parents might find it a little cheesy, but it'll still bring plenty of smiles. With 81 songs and 4 hours of music, you don’t have to worry about your sweet little Suzy belting out four-letter words and adult topics that might otherwise be found in the original versions of the songs. If you search Kidz Bop in Spotify, you can check out all their other playlists.

 3. Kids Trap

This is one of our family's favorite go-to playlists for birthday parties. Created by artists Blake Rules and Netherfriends, this is the chillest kids album if you like trap music. With over 5 hours of music and 169 songs, this playlist brings good vibes to your party. 

If you’re creating your own playlist, be sure to include The Figments of Polyglot: Mixtape 5, by Grammy winning family hip hop artists, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. One listen and you’ll know why this group is award winning. Their music is uplifting, and just cool. You won’t be able to resist the groove. 

If you’re looking for indie music with hipster vibes, then musical duo The Pop Ups, playlist of original kids artists is the best mix for your party. It’s really great indie music, but with songs about important kid stuff, like crayons, cats, dinosaurs, robots, and eating chips. With 50 songs and 2 and a half hours of music, you’ll absolutely love it!Must-Have Music Playlists for Your Child's Birthday Party

There's nothing like great music to set the right mood for a party. It's even better when that music appeals to parents and kids, and our Spotify party playlist recommendations are sure to please everyone.


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